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AVG -TMX88PRO Manual

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AVG-TMX88PRO
The TMX88PRO is a professional 4K 8x8
HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that accommodates 8
HDMI IN, 8 HDBT with 4 mirrored HDMI outputs, 8
Digital Audio outputs and 8 Analogue audio
outputs. HDMI inputs are selected by the front
touch panel, IR, RS232 and IP.
Features:
Supports 4Kx2K@60Hz & 1080P 3D
signals.
Transmits 4Kx2K signal for 26ft (8m) via
HDMI port, 131ft (40m) via HDBaseT output
1~6 port, and 230ft (70m) via HDBaseT
outputs 7~8.
Transmits 1080p signal for 230ft (70m) via
HDBaseT output 1~6 port, and 328ft (100m)
via HDBaseT outputs 7~8.
Features PoH technology, providing power
for HDBaseT Receivers.
HDCP2.2 compatible, supports manual
HDCP management and auto-detecting.
Powerful EDID management.
LCD screen shows real-time I/O connection
status, switching status, HDCP status, and
output resolution.
Controllable via the front touch panel,
RS232, IR and TCP/IP.
Supports bi-directional IR&RS232 control.
Built-in GUI for TCP/IP control.
Features off memory for reliable operation -
input and output mapping is automatically
stored and recalled when the unit is
powered on and off and in the event of a
power outage.
Supports firmware upgrades through the
Micro USB port.
Easy installation with rack-mounting design.

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  • Page 1 AVG-TMX88PRO Features:  Supports 4Kx2K@60Hz & 1080P 3D signals.  Transmits 4Kx2K signal for 26ft (8m) via HDMI port, 131ft (40m) via HDBaseT output 1~6 port, and 230ft (70m) via HDBaseT outputs 7~8.  Transmits 1080p signal for 230ft (70m) via HDBaseT output 1~6 port, and 328ft (100m) via HDBaseT outputs 7~8.
  • Page 2 AVG-TMX88PRO PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual is only for operational instruction only, and not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The functions described in this version are current as at February 2017. Any changes of functions and operational parameters will be updated in future manual versions.
  • Page 3 AVG-TMX88PRO SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and maintenance: 1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs and ensure the AC power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................Introduction to the AVG-TMX88PRO ............Features ....................... What’s in the Box ..……………………………………………………………………2 Product Appearance of the AVG-TMX88PRO ............Front Panel ....................Rear Panel....................System Connection ....................System Applications ..................Usage Precautions ..................Connection Diagram ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the AVG-TMX88PRO The AVG-TMX88PRO is a professional 4K 8x8 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher that accommodates 8 HDMI IN, 8 HDBT with 4 mirrored HDMI outputs, 8 Digital Audio outputs and 8 Analogue audio outputs. HDMI inputs are selected by the front touch panel, IR, RS232 and IP.

  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    AVG-TMX88PRO 2. What’s in the Box  1 x TMX88PRO - 4K HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher  2 x Mounting ears (6 x Screws)  4 x Rubber feet (4 x Black Screws)  1 x RS232 cable  1 x IR Receiver (12V) ...

  • Page 7: Product Appearance Of The Avg-Tmx88Pro

    AVG-TMX88PRO 3. Product Appearance of the AVG-TMX88PRO 3.1 Front Panel EDID INPUT CLEAR ENTER TMX88PRO Name Description Touching any button will wake up the touch panel, and then all buttons will be lit white. If there is no operation of the touch panel within 8 seconds, the white backlight of the buttons will gos out and the matrix enters into sleep mode.
  • Page 8 AVG-TMX88PRO Management EDID Programming mode: press and hold EDID button for buttons 3 seconds or more to enter this mode, in this mode, buttons 1 – 6 correspond to the 6 embedded EDID data. ALL: Select all inputs or outputs.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    AVG-TMX88PRO 3.2. Rear Panel IR OUT IR OUT IR OUT IR OUT IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO...
  • Page 10 AVG-TMX88PRO  COMMON IR: Input port for IR control signal, connect a 12V IR Receiver to deliver the received IR signal to all COMMON IR of the 8 far-end HDBT Receivers. & IR  IR CONTROL: Connect a 12V IR Receiver here. Use ③...

  • Page 11: System Connection

    AVG-TMX88PRO 4. System Connection 4.1. System Applications Reliable performance for control and transmission makes the AVG-TMX88PRO ideal in the IT computer space, signal monitoring, big screen displays, conference systems, television broadcast, education, banking and security institutions etc. 4.2. Usage Precautions 1.

  • Page 12: Connection Procedure

    AVG-TMX88PRO and far- end HDBT receivers. Step 7. Connect the supplied power lead to the AVG-TMX88PRO and turn it on. Note: Connect HDBaseT ports of TMX88PRO and far-end HDBaseT Receivers with a straight-through cat cable.

  • Page 13: System Operations

    AVG-TMX88PRO 5. System Operation 5.1 Front Panel Button Control The AVG-TMX88PRO features an easy to operate touch panel that can be used for control. Below is an introduction to how the system operates. 5.1.1 Switching I/O Connection 1. To switch one input to an output: Operation: “input”...

  • Page 14: Edid Programming

    AVG-TMX88PRO OUTPUT: OUTPUT:  All input ports learn EDID data from one output port Operation: Press “EDID”, “ALL” + “OUTPUTS” + “ENTER” Example: All input ports learn EDID data from output 4 OUTPUT: Note: Indicators of the pressed buttons will blink blue for three times if the process is successful, then they will turn off.

  • Page 15: Query

    AVG-TMX88PRO 5.1.4 Query Check status: Press and hold the button “ENTER” for 3 seconds, it will enter into the system query menu. Use Left and Right direction button to navigate checking the previous/next items. Function Items Example Description Check the...

  • Page 16: Clear Operation

    Clear button to cancel the operation before you press “ENTER”. When you press it, the matrix will return to the previous state. 5.2 IR Control By using IR & HDBaseT transmission technology, the AVG-TMX88PRO has the following functions:  Control a far-end output device from the local matrix location.

  • Page 17: Ir Remote Operation

    ENTER: Confirm operation. Note: With this IR remote, the AVG-TMX88PRO can be controlled by the built-in IR, the extended IR receiver connected to the “IR CONTROL” or ”COMMON IR” and the IR receiver on the far-end receiver.
  • Page 18 IR Remote of the far-end device to control the device locally.  1 to 1: (through IR IN) Connect an IR receiver with to the IR IN port of the AVG-TMX88PRO, users can control a far-end output display via its IR remote from the Matrix location.
  • Page 19 AVG-TMX88PRO  1 to All: (through IR ALL IN) Connect an IR receiver to the COMMON IR port of the AVG-TMX88PRO, the IR signal received from the COMMON IR port will be transmitted to all the 8 connected far-end HDBT receivers. See as below:...

  • Page 20: Controlling A Local Device Remotely

    AVG-TMX88PRO IR Transmitter Receiver HDTV IR IN IR OUT RS232 Controlling a local device remotely  Multiple to Multiple: (IR Matrix) The 8 “IR OUT” ports and the 8 “IR IN” ports on the far-end receivers make up an 8 x 8 IR matrix. See as below:...
  • Page 21 AVG-TMX88PRO itself. x2: Corresponding to the zone (receive IR signal from HDBaseT receiver with IR IN port connects with IR receiver) number of AVG-TMX88PRO. Example: Send command “3R2.” to transfer IR signal received from zone 2 to IR OUT port 3.

  • Page 22: Rs232 Control

    5.3 RS232 Control 5.3.1 Connection with the RS232 Communication Port As well as the front control panel, the AVG-TMX88PRO can be controlled by a far- end control system through the RS232 communication port. This RS232 communication port is a female 9-pin DB9 connector. The definition of its pins are listed in the table below.

  • Page 23: Control Through The 3-Pin Rs232 Port

    AVG-TMX88PRO 5.3.3 Control through the 3-pin RS232 port  Control 3rd party device from local Connect the RS232 (3-pin phoenix plug) port in any zone to PC, and connect the controlled RS232 device (3rd party device) to the corresponding (same zone as PC)

  • Page 24: Installation/Removal Of Rs232 Control Software

    AVG-TMX88PRO 5.3.4 Installation / Removal of RS232 Control Software  Installation Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the switcher.  Removal Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 5.3.5 Basic Settings Firstly, connect the switcher with an input device and an output device. Then, connect it with a computer which is installed with the RS232 control software.

  • Page 25: Rs232 Communication Commands

    AVG-TMX88PRO 5.3.6 RS232 Communication Commands Note:  Please disconnect all the cat cables before sending command EDIDUpgrade[X].  In the below commands, “[” and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in the actual string.
  • Page 26 AVG-TMX88PRO Feedback Command Function Example X Closed. [x]$. Switch off the output channel [x]. (X=01 ~ 08) X Open. [x]@. Switch on the output channel [x]. (X=01 ~ 08) All@. Switch on all output channels. All Open. Transfer the AV signal from the input channel [x1] to one or several output AV: X1->...
  • Page 27 AVG-TMX88PRO Feedback Command Function Example HDCP management command. [Y] is for input (value: I) or output (value: O); [X] is the number of the port, /%[Y]/[X]:[Z]. if the value of X is ALL, it means all /%[Y]/[X]:[Z]. ports; [Z] is for HDCP compliant status, the value may be 1 (HDCP compliant) or 0 (not HDCP compliant).
  • Page 28 AVG-TMX88PRO Feedback Command Function Example Hexadecimal EDID Get EDID data from output [x] and EDIDG[x]. data and carriage display the output port number. return character Restore the factory default EDID data EDIDMInit. EDIDMInit. of every input. Manual EDID switching. Enable input[Y] to learn the EDID data of output[X].
  • Page 29 AVG-TMX88PRO Feedback Command Function Example Check the command sent by port 1 Port 1:data when %9951. when PWON. PWON Check the command sent by port 2 Port 2:data when %9952. when PWON. PWON Check the command sent by port 3 Port 3:data when %9953.
  • Page 30 AVG-TMX88PRO Feedback Command Function Example System Locked/ %9961. Check the system lock status. Unlock! STANDBY/PWOFF/ %9962. Check the power status PWON IP:192.168.0.178 %9964. Check the IP address. (default) 1 2 3 4 Check the connection status of the Connect N Y Y Y %9971.

  • Page 31: Tcp/Ip Control

    The AVG-TMX88PRO can be controlled by a PC without Ethernet access or PC(s) within a LAN.  Controlled by PC Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the AVG-TMX88PRO and set its network address in the same address range as the default IP address of the matrix (Default: 192.168.0.178).
  • Page 32 TCP IP Port Follow these steps to connect the devices: Step1. Connect the TCP/IP port of AVG-TMX88PRO to Ethernet port of PC with a cat cable. Step2. Set the PC’s IP address in the same range as the matrix’s default IP. Log into the matrix via its GUI.

  • Page 33: Gui For Tcp/Ip Control

    AVG-TMX88PRO 5.4.2 GUI for TCP/IP control The AVG-TMX88PRO provides a built-in GUI for convenient TCP/IP control. The GUI allows users to interact with AVG-TMX88PRO through graphical icons and visual indicators. Type 192.168.0.178 into your browser to access the log-in interface as shown as below: There are 2 usernames –...
  • Page 34 AVG-TMX88PRO Main: Interface shown after logging in, provide intuitive I/O connection switching. See the screenshot below: The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output, users can select the connections by clicking the corresponding buttons. Buttons 1~9 at the right-bottom corner enables quick saving and recall for overall connection status.
  • Page 35 AVG-TMX88PRO If you change any settings, press Save to save the settings, or press Cancel to go back. Interface: Set title bar label, LCD readout, and button labels, press Save to save the settings Configuration: Set the HDCP Compliance status for every input, and manage...

  • Page 36: Gui Update

    Gateway Note: Logging in as a user accesses the main interface only. 5.4.3 GUI Update The GUI for the AVG-TMX88PRO supports online updates at http://192.168.0.178:100. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in settings, the modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log into the configuration interface.

  • Page 37: Firmware Update Via Usb

    To meet the needs of different users or further additional functions, the firmware of the AVG-TMX88PRO can be upgraded via USB. When you need to upgrade it, please download the latest upgrade file and then you are able to upgrade it through the update .exe file.

  • Page 38: Specifications

    AVG-TMX88PRO 6. Specifications Video Input 8 HDMI Input Female HDMI Input Connector T.M.D.S. 2.9V ~ 3.3V Input Level 100Ω (Differential) Input Impedance Video Output Output 4 HDMI; 8 HDBaseT Output Connector Female HDMI; Female RJ45 (with LED indicators) Output Level T.M.D.S.

  • Page 39: Panel Drawing

    AVG-TMX88PRO 7. Panel Drawing 436.4 mm EDID INPUT CLEAR ENTER TMX88PRO IR OUT IR OUT IR OUT IR OUT IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN IR IN RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO RS232 AUDIO...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    AVG-TMX88PRO 8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions Check whether the cables The connecting cables may are connected correctly and not be connected correctly or are in good working Colour loss or no video faulty. condition. signal output Make sure the connection is Failed or loose connection.
  • Page 41 AVG-TMX88PRO resolution of the video source automatically compliant with the output resolution. Check to ensure the connection between the Wrong connection control device and the unit is wired correctly. Cannot control the device with the control device (e.g. Type in correct RS232...

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